We recently connected with A Butl and have shared our conversation below.

A, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?

I was a 10 +year heroin addict. I suffered with addiction for most of my adult years. I have stolen, left my kids with my family to go back on the streets, I was left for dead for days locked in a shed beaten to death. I hospitalized myself to get off of my medication and was held for 10 days longer and forced to psychosis medication. I was completely worse when i came out. It took 2 weeks for the medicine to come out of my system. I was not the same person and still to this day not the same. I took that pain that i went through for those years with drugs and addiction. My journey is marked by intense challenges, but it also ignited with a profound desire to give back to the community that has supported me. Driven by my personal experiences and understanding of the hurdles faced by those struggling with addiction, I envisoned an organization that provides comprehensive support to individuals seeking a fresh start. Thus Arielle’s Choice Inc., was born.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I stand as a testament to the power of resilence and the human spirit’s capacity for tranformation. I am a courageous woman who has triumphed a 12 year battle with heroin and fentanyl addiction, and Arielle”s Choice is dedicated to helping others break free from chains of addiction and rebuild their lives.

At the heart of Arielles’s Choice is a commitment to holistic recovery. Recognizing that addiction is a mulitfaceted issue requiring more than just detoxification, the organization offers wide array of resources to address every aspect of an individual’s recovery jouney. Key services include:

1. Soberity Support: Access to medically supervised detox programs, rehab centers, and on going support groups.The goal is to ensure that every individual has a safe and structured environment to begin their journey towards sobriety.

2. Basic Needs Assistance : Understanding that recovery can only begin when basic needs are met, the organization offers resources for food and shelter. Partnership with local shelters and food banks ensure that no one in recovery goes without a meal or a place to sleep.

3. Counseling Services: Emotional and pschological support is crucial in overcoming addiction. We offer individual and group counseling sessions with licensed therapist who specialize in addiction recovery.

4. Reume Writing and Job Placement: Reentering the workforce can be daunting for those who have struggled with addiction. Arielle’s Choice provides resume writing workshops and jobs placement assistance, helping individuals build confidence and secure employment.

5. Reeentry Programs: Successfully reentering society involves more than just finding a job. We offer comprehensive reentry programs that include life skills training, financial literacy courses, and legal assistance. These programs designed to equip individuals with tools they need to navigate the complexities of life post-addiction.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I had to learn that old ways will not open new doors. I went back to something that was hurting me and bringing me so much pain and sadness in my life for so long. It literally killed me, more than once. I had to learn to love myself instead of loving what was hurting me for so long. I had to finally close the door to my best friend i called heroin at one time.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I have fallen down and gotten back up so many times. I have been left for dead, beaten, overdosed, and I have never given up on myself no matter what, I know I am here for a reason i know that i have been saved to share my story of resilience and never counting yourself out no matter how many times you fall down. I recently got the Phoneix tattoed on me to show that I will rise through the fire and become the person that I was supposed to be.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: arielleelaine
• Facebook: arielle.butler.9 arielleschoice1
• Linkedin: Arielle Butler